“Lower, Slacker, Faster”
The Good: - Plush and active suspension
- Slacker geometry
- Low BB, very stable in the turns
- Compact frame, lower center of gravity
- Short chainstays
- Looks great
The Bad: - A bit inefficient in the pedaling category
Overall Review:
I had a 2011 Giant Faith 0 before this bike and a 2011 Giant Glory 01 before that and in the suspension category they are comparable to the Demo 8 but for me what sets this bike apart is the geometry. With the lower BB height, compact frame, and slacker head tube angle I found myself carrying more speed and leaning harder in the corners than I ever have before. Another aspect of the bike's geometry that stands out is the chainstay length which is about an inch shorter than most DH bikes. This allows the bike to manual and bunny hop easier than any other bike I've ridden which suits my riding style quite well. Despite the shorter chainstays the bike still maintains a long enough wheelbase to stay stable at high speed.
Another thing I love about this bike is how well it jumps. I love catching air and going fast about equally and the Demo 8 does both very well. If you want it to boost it boosts. If you want low and fast it does that too. Out of all the DH bikes I've owned and ridden this one is definitely one of my favorites.
Another thing I love about this bike is how well it jumps. I love catching air and going fast about equally and the Demo 8 does both very well. If you want it to boost it boosts. If you want low and fast it does that too. Out of all the DH bikes I've owned and ridden this one is definitely one of my favorites.
